Prey Knowledge Base

Troubleshooting

Common issues when deploying and using Prey.

  • Prey and Time Machine backups
  • Prey Won't Locate a Device or its Location is Wrong
  • I've already installed Prey on my device. Why isn't it showing on my account?
  • Prey overwrote my new device as the stolen one
  • No reports from an iOS device (iPhone, iPad, and iPod) after being marked as missing
  • How Can I Delete My Device/Account?
  • Prey is not taking photos with the device's front camera
  • How to unlock my device's screen
  • What does the 'Outdated client' message mean?
  • My firewall, proxy or anti-virus software is blocking the connection with Prey
  • After upgrading my Mac to Sierra, Prey stopped working
  • How to Troubleshoot a Desktop Prey Configuration
  • Prey in macOS Mojave: Allowing the use of the camera for remote pictures.
  • Why We Have Removed the Camouflage Feature for the Android App
  • Considerations for macOS Catalina Users
  • Prey for Android Q Beta
  • How to Grant Permissions in your Xiaomi or TCL Device
  • Known Issues in Android

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